Bessent: Ukraine strikes on Russian oil add to global energy price pressure

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly attributes part of the global energy price rise to Ukraine's deliberate strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and refined products. This marks a notable U.S. official acknowledgment of the market impact of these attacks, which have been ongoing but rarely framed as a driver of global prices. The statement signals potential U.S. concern over energy inflation and may influence policy discussions on support for such strikes.